In an experiment, a rat that receives a foot shock (the US) jumps (the UR). However, when it sees a light (CS) that has been paired with a foot shock, it freezes (the CR). The fact that a rat's fear response to an aversive CS is likely to be quite _____ its response to the aversive US is best explained by the _____
A) ?similar to; opponent process theory
B) ?different from; S-R theory
C) ?different from, preparatory-response theory
D) ?similar to; stimulus-substitution theory
C
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a. discrete emotion theory c. the functionalist perspective b. surgency d. the Five Factor Model
Your friend just brought her newborn home and was very concerned that her baby's head was not right. There were two spots that seemed like the skull did not close. She thinks that there is a problem; what do you think?
a. There is no problem. Those spots are fontanels and are supposed to be there. b. You think that she should have her baby get corrective surgery before anyone else sees her. c. You are not sure, but you think that she should take her baby to her doctor as soon as possible. d. It appears to you that the baby might have bone cancer.
Which of the following is a type of play that demonstrates cognitive development consistent with the stages identified by Piaget?
A) Isolatory play B) Substitute pretend play C) Enigmatic play D) Creative exploratory play
According to the textbook, active contribution to one's life can be expressed in numerous ways. The text suggests that the most influential amongthese is:
A. development of cognitive ability. B. development of a social network. C. development of the epigenetic system. D. establishment of cultural norms.